Jerome Doraisamy is the managing editor of Lawyers Weekly and HR Leader. He is also the author of The Wellness Doctrines book series, an admitted solicitor in New South Wales, and a board director of the Minds Count Foundation. You can email Jerome at: [email protected]
Meridian appoints Clyde & Co special counsel as new principal
National firm Meridian Lawyers bolstered its ranks significantly in 2023 and has started the new year with another appointment, bringing across a special counsel from ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 22 Jan 2024
K&L Gates adds real estate partner from McInnes Wilson
Global law firm K&L Gates has moved to strengthen its real estate ranks with the appointment of a new partner for its Brisbane office.
BIG LAW • Sun, 21 Jan 2024
More contract roles, more promotions, and disciplinary proceedings: What’s hot in law this week (15–19 Jan)
Australia’s courts are opening back up, and market activity is ramping up. Here is your weekly round-up of the biggest stories for Australia’s legal profession.
BIG LAW • Fri, 19 Jan 2024
Kennedys’ Aussie head on the firm’s push to be a ‘growing force’ in Australia’s insurance market
Insurance practices face numerous challenges this year, and the Australian managing partner for global firm Kennedys is keen to meet those challenges head-on as the ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 18 Jan 2024
Lawyers top list of professions most concerned about AI
The AI revolution is here, and it’s here to stay. Despite many being of the belief that AI tools will only make our jobs easier, acting as tools rather than coming for ...
SME LAW • Thu, 18 Jan 2024
Thinking ‘beyond the Western legal perspective’ in servicing clients
A senior associate and winner of the Excellence Award at the Australian Law Awards 2023 has outlined why her firm looks beyond the Western legal system and offers a more ...
SME LAW • Thu, 18 Jan 2024
‘Flexidus’: Is the hybrid debate a symptom of deep-seated issues?
With many employees across professional services being dragged back into the office, some (or a lot) are anticipating resignations. Is the hybrid debate its own issue, or ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 17 Jan 2024
Dentons adds employment partner from Holding Redlich
Global law firm Dentons now has a dedicated employment offering in its Brisbane office, having hired a partner from BigLaw rival Holding Redlich.
BIG LAW • Wed, 17 Jan 2024
Partner, team of 7 join HFW, including lawyers from Clyde & Co
Global law firm HFW has welcomed back a foundational Australian team member, who rejoins the firm as an equity partner and comes across from BigLaw rival Clyde & Co
BIG LAW • Tue, 16 Jan 2024